Description
A delicious and satisfying low-carb dish combining chicken, broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for greasing the baking dish)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- If using fresh broccoli, blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain. For frozen broccoli, thaw and drain any excess water.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, broccoli, heavy cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is coated.
- Grease a baking dish or cast-iron skillet with olive oil.
- Spread the chicken and broccoli mixture evenly into the dish.
- Sprinkle extra mozzarella on top for more cheesy goodness.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Freezes well for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: keto, chicken, broccoli, casserole, low-carb, gluten-free